The Invitation (2022, D: Thompson) -- S: Nathalie Emmanuel
06-27-22 | 12:41 PM
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The Invitation (2022, D: Thompson) -- S: Nathalie Emmanuel
After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) takes a DNA test…and discovers a long-lost cousin she never knew she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, she’s at first seduced by the sexy aristocrat host but is soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family’s history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity.
Directed by: Jessica M. Thompson Written by: Blair Butler Produced by: Emile Gladstone
Executive Producers: Michael P. Flannigan Jessica M. Thompson
Cast: Nathalie Emmanuel Thomas Doherty Stephanie Corneliussen Alana Boden Courtney Taylor Hugh Skinner and Sean Pertwee
Nathalie Emmanuel is mainly known from the Fast franchise and Game of Thrones.
The director is a 1st time director.
This reminds me of a 90's style horror movie.
06-27-22 | 01:55 PM
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Ready or Not meets modern The Brides of Dracula.
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08-22-22 | 05:00 PM
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Out this week. I'm kind of interested in this one and am curious to see how reviews are, but not expecting high praise.
eta Reviews: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_invitation_2022_2
eta Reviews: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_invitation_2022_2
Last edited by dex14; 08-26-22 at 10:39 AM.
08-26-22 | 08:41 AM
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This was just kind of there for me. I really like Nathalie Emmanuel in other things, but she gave a pretty forgettable performance here. Basically, an old-style vampire movie without the excitement.
08-26-22 | 11:14 AM
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Couldn't they come up with a more original name. There is already a very good horror film with that name from 2015.
08-26-22 | 11:15 AM
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When early test audiences checked out Sony’s latest horror offering, the men had a complaint: They didn’t like the title. Originally known as “The Bride,” director Jessica M. Thompson’s sophomore feature soon became “The Invitation.” The twist: No matter the name, it’s still a feminist vampire film.
“I loved ‘The Bride,’ I thought it was a great title, but it really wasn’t tracking well with male audiences, which is disappointing,” Thompson told IndieWire during a recent interview. “Obviously, ‘The Invitation’ is a play on vampires having to be invited into the house, things like that. There were a couple of others that I also thought were good contenders, but the audience overwhelmingly said that they loved this one.
“I loved ‘The Bride,’ I thought it was a great title, but it really wasn’t tracking well with male audiences, which is disappointing,” Thompson told IndieWire during a recent interview. “Obviously, ‘The Invitation’ is a play on vampires having to be invited into the house, things like that. There were a couple of others that I also thought were good contenders, but the audience overwhelmingly said that they loved this one.
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08-26-22 | 11:24 AM
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It was originally titled The Bride, but “wasn’t tracking well with male audiences.”
https://www.indiewire.com/2022/08/th...234754757/amp/
https://www.indiewire.com/2022/08/th...234754757/amp/
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08-27-22 | 08:27 PM
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This movie has virtually no interest here. But FYI, the director says there is a more graphic R rated cut
09-05-22 | 01:36 AM
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Re: The Invitation (2022, D: Thompson) -- S: Nathalie Emmanuel
Saw a matinee for this today. I found it to be an entertaining B movie for the most part, but it's a pretty forgettable horror movie that most won't remember. 
at how Emmanuel's character developed some martial arts like fighting skills in the climatic sequence.
I did think the "2 weeks later" ending that was tacked on was kind of dumb. But I understand why they did it because of the loose plot thread.
If they release a longer R rated version down the line, I may rent it to see how much violence was added and if it added anything.
at how Emmanuel's character developed some martial arts like fighting skills in the climatic sequence. I did think the "2 weeks later" ending that was tacked on was kind of dumb. But I understand why they did it because of the loose plot thread.
If they release a longer R rated version down the line, I may rent it to see how much violence was added and if it added anything.
09-05-22 | 07:38 PM
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Re: The Invitation (2022, D: Thompson) -- S: Nathalie Emmanuel
I thought that the movie had too much build-up to the finale - and a rushed finale.
I think I would have enjoyed it more if the conclusion at the estate was more drawn out. The conclusions to the stories of the "bad guys" was done far too quickly.
As dex14 mentioned - more Ready or Not would have helped
I think I would have enjoyed it more if the conclusion at the estate was more drawn out. The conclusions to the stories of the "bad guys" was done far too quickly.
As dex14 mentioned - more Ready or Not would have helped
09-05-22 | 07:46 PM
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09-05-22 | 08:25 PM
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09-16-22 | 07:45 AM
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Re: The Invitation (2022, D: Thompson) -- S: Nathalie Emmanuel
The theatrical and unrated versions of this are available to rent ($19)/buy ($25+) as of today on VOD sites.
09-24-22 | 10:16 AM
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Saw this a few days ago and thought it was uninspiring and a bit reliant on jump scares.
12-25-22 | 12:00 AM
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For those waiting for it to show up on Netflix, you now have a stocking stuffer.
12-25-22 | 08:50 PM
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Caught this on the plane flying back from LA. Originally thought it was "The Menu" and then realized it wasn't. Thought it was good for what it was.
12-28-22 | 03:22 PM
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Fyi, this is the theatrical version on Netflix. You can tell that the scenes with violence and skin in them are not the longer unrated scenes. So far, so good, I am exactly 30 minutes away from finishing it up. This movie just reminds me again of how gorgeous Nathalie Emmanuel is. Right now it is the #2 film on Netflix, while of course, Glass Onion is still #1.
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12-28-22 | 04:15 PM
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Too bad it isn’t the uncut version.
